“So much depth and dedication in this architectural team, from the office administrator to the cabinetry design technician with Marcus leading from the front with creative ideas and concepts. This project stretched over a number of years as the brief kept expanding, yet the service never flagged.”
– Founder PitStop Lodge
“Quality addition to existing farmhouse which matches historic architecture and homestead garden seamlessly. The footprint of the existing buildings were doubled and the project was managed during Covid with much professionalism. This practice also added enormous value as the principal architect has so much landscaping experience and knowledge about plants which became part of the brief and service delivered. We could not be happier.”
– Banhoek Farm Family Zevenrivieren Road
“Contemporary braai-room and AirBnB cottage added to much loved Golden Oldie cottage in Pringle Bay. The detail of design and attention to detail for such a small addition was much appreciated.”
– Pringle Palace Falsebay Road
“When visitors first enter our house at Arabella Country Estate that Marcus Smit Architects designed their first word is Wow, their second is WOW. Faultlessly designed, the flow of the house is seamless. Every minute detail was thought through ensuring an end result that is functional whilst at the same time beautifully designed. The architects made certain there was a constant line of communication during the design and build so everyone was kept informed, this was very important to us. It is now thirteen years since our house was built and we are still as happy and delighted with the house as we were when it was newly built. We would thoroughly recommend Marcus Smit Architects.”
– Anonymous
I cannot speak more highly of Marcus Smit Architects! Professional, creative, and all in all, just such nice people whom we now call “friend”. My beach house is a dream come true – WOW WOW WOW are the words that visitors most commonly use! Thank you, Marcus, Bennu, and All in the Team
-Sandie Clur
Marcus Smit Architects were the appointed architects in the design of our new offices. They were also the appointed project manager and ensured that the building process went smoothly. This was the second time that we have used Marcus Smit Architects and would recommend them to anybody!
-Wessel Steyn
Working with Marcus Smit Architects on building our dream house has been an absolute delight. Not only is the design wonderful, but the team’s organisational and communication skills are top-notch. I can recommend their services without hesitation.
-Marelize du Toit
Marcus kept tight control of me and steered us with the build and refurb of an old building to create the Elgin Railway Market. Without him it would not be the magnificent icon it is today.
-Roger Orpen
Marcus has a keen feel for the area and surrounds that he is working in. He honestly considers the client’s wishes and takes care to incorporate those into his plans. From our first meeting, to finalised plans to overseeing the building project with a meticulous eye for detail, Marcus was with us every step of the way in building our family home. I would recommend him time and again.
-Carine Steyn
It is really important for an architect to have good rapport with a client and Marcus has really impressed us with his ability to understand our ideas. It’s been a thrilling experience to design our new home with him and we look forward to the finished project.
-Maureen Reynolds
At Marcus Smit Architects, attention to detail in every respect whether in design, functionality or aesthetically is taken seriously. The architects keep in close contact with their clients during and after projects, this ethos results in meticulous finishes with beautifully designed properties.
-CJ
We couldn’t be happier. Marcus’s designs are modern, timeless and functional. He took time to understand our needs and was very open to ideas and suggestions when it came to the design. He and his team, especially Ansu, were also highly efficient and organised. Our project was concluded within budget and on time, and we are incredibly happy with the design. I would highly recommend Marcus Smit Architects.
-Waldi Hoon
Marcus made a very pleasant and creative proposal for our new sunroom. It blended very much in in our existing house. Working with his professional team was very easy and straight forward. He also came up with the very quaint design of our new planters. Based on that he designed our entrance garden new and recommended a very good landscaper for the realisation. The attached pictures show the outcome very nicely.
-Rudolf Weber
My wife and I first hired Marcus and his team for a large veranda addition to our home. It was a relatively small, residential project – too small for an architect, we thought. A few turned us town. Marcus didn’t and treated us with sincerity, honesty and respect. Years later, we hired his firm to design and project manage major alternations to a large new residential property we’d acquired. His ideas were not only completely original, but also true to the style of the existing architecture. As with any building project, a long road had to be negotiated and we felt in good hands throughout – and even years after the project had been completed. We absolutely recommend Marcus and his firm.
-Clifford Roberts
Working with this exceptional architect for our renovation project is an absolute pleasure. From the start, Marcus’s expertise and attention to detail has been evident as he skillfully transformed our ideas into a practical and beautiful design. We look forward to the finished project.
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